Jamaica Hospital Medical Center’s CenteringPregnancy® program was recently featured on the Health segment of NY1 News’ “Mornings on 1.”
Implemented at Jamaica Hospital in 2014 in conjunction with the March of Dimes, CenteringPregnancy® provides all the same patient-centered elements of traditional prenatal care but incorporates them into an interactive experience for pregnant women in a group setting.
CenteringPregnancy® is one of the most robust services offered by the hospital to women in the community. It has grown in popularity over the years because of its uniqueness and many benefits, which include a reduction in preterm birth rates, a reduction in maternal mortality rates and increased breastfeeding rates. The Centering approach to prenatal care has helped the hospital to address several health disparities faced by the population it serves, and provide vital resources to families.
NY1 News’ health reporter Erin Billups participated in a CenteringPregnancy® group session to obtain an in-depth view of the program, its advantages and how it helps to reduce health disparities. She interviewed Dr. Tamara Magloire Director of Ambulatory Care, OBGYN, who explained the intricacies of the program and how Jamaica Hospital is doing its part to provide healthcare solutions on a local and national level.
The news segment can be seen here: